Indonesia’s 13-Year Growth High Masks a Weaker Household Picture
Jakarta, 15 August 2026 – Indonesia’s headline growth rate has reached its strongest pace in 13 years, but the composition of expansion and evidence from jobs, inequality and…
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Forest Walking Study Strengthens the Investment Case for Urban Green Space
Seoul, 15 August 2026 – A South Korean study has found that walking through forested surroundings can cool the body faster than moving along exposed city streets during…
Figtree Holdings Narrows First-Half Loss as Revenue Rises
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – Figtree Holdings narrowed its first-half loss attributable to owners to S$547,402 from S$2.82 million a year earlier as revenue increased to S$2.25 million…
OpenAI Weighs 100,000 Sq Ft Singapore Office at Shaw Tower
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – OpenAI is in talks to lease about 100,000 square feet at Shaw Tower, a move that would materially expand its physical footprint in…
Samsung Recruits AI Specialists to Accelerate Semiconductor Transformation
Seoul, 14 August 2026 – Samsung Electronics is recruiting artificial-intelligence specialists to accelerate the transformation of its semiconductor business, extending a broader company-wide push to embed AI in…
Golden Agri Revenue Rises 7.3% as First-Half Profit Advances
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – Golden Agri-Resources reported first-half revenue of US$6.60 billion, up 7.3% from a year earlier, while net profit attributable to owners increased 4.4% to…
Indonesia’s 6% Growth Ambition Raises the Execution Stakes
Jakarta, 14 August 2026 – President Prabowo Subianto has expressed confidence that Indonesia’s economy can grow 6% in 2026, setting an ambitious benchmark for Southeast Asia’s largest market.…
LG Targets Early 2027 Debut for Nvidia-Powered Humanoid Robot
Seoul, 14 August 2026 – LG plans to unveil an Nvidia-powered humanoid robot in the first quarter of 2027, signalling a more ambitious move into physical artificial intelligence…
Hong Kong Lists Shanghai Free-Trade Bond to Deepen Yuan Market
Hong Kong, 14 August 2026 – Hong Kong is preparing to list its first bond from the Shanghai free-trade zone, expanding the channels that connect mainland financing with…
Singapore Tech Graduates Face Higher Bar as AI Reshapes Hiring
Singapore, 14 August 2026 – Fresh technology graduates are entering a labour market where artificial intelligence is raising expectations for entry-level work rather than simply eliminating it. Employers…